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81) The American Revolution Finale: The Role of Women and Espionage, Stamp Act and the Treaty of Par
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Did you know that women took on very important roles during the height of the American Revolution? You will be surprised to read about the role of women and espionage in the following pages of this ebook. Not only that, you will also pick up important pieces of historical facts from the Stamp Act and the Treaty of Paris. Start reading today.
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Understand the differences in size and composition of meteoroids, meteors and meteorites. The information included in this book should help you create the differentiation between these three forms of heavenly bodies. The included images and targeted information makes this book a worthy read for fourth grade students. Enjoy the read!
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How did William the Conqueror become the King of England? Learn the story of this great king's life by reading this book. Learning about history helps children to better understand societies. You get the chance to trace the origins of some of the most common traditions today. Secure a copy of this book today!
84) See It & Say It!
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First graders need all the help they need to learn to read. Reading is a skill that must be learned at this stage in order to proceed to advanced educational levels. However, you don't have to bore your child with all texts and no pictures. You have this picture book available just within reach. Go ahead and secure a copy now!
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At the end of this book, you should be able to describe the differences between the three economic systems of traditional, market and command. Further analyze what the advantages and disadvantages of each system. The ability to recognize example of each market system is the best way to gauge your child's understanding of the topic. Encourage reading today.
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Peel the Earth's layers like you would an onion. With content ideal for eighth graders, this interactive science book discusses the properties of Earth's layers. There will also be a discussion on how heat trapped from inside the Earth is released and transported through convection. Secure a copy today.
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This book will take your kids to various adventures without costing you money, time and effort. Your children should be able to identify letters and read whole words in relation to the objects they represent. This educational book is made to improve your kids' reading skills while they travel and have some fun on every page. Get a copy today.
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The Romans sure did a lot of thinking and working back in the time because their results are still felt today. They even thought of the basic laws that we know and follow today. The purpose of this book to educate the young about the basics of government and to have an appreciation of how the Romans built their laws.
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Every remarkable change in the Earth's physical features is recorded in rocks and fossils. It is the job of geologists to decode these marks and from there, piece together a story of what, when and why those changes happened. In this book, you will learn about the techniques that geologists use to read the geologic time scale.
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The Olmecs walked the Earth a long time ago but their marks are still felt these days. In fact, some of the traditions you know may have originated from the Olmecs. Read about the Olmec civilization, particularly their art and religion, daily life and discoveries. Get a copy and encourage your fifth grader to read beginning today.
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At the end of this book, you should be able to explain the difference between conduction, convection and radiation. These are the three methods of transfer. Conduction is the term used when heat travels in solids, convection if it's through fluids, and radiation through anything that will allow it to pass. Learn more about them by reading this book.
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The Wars of the Roses represent the difficulty of gaining control of the throne of England. Hundreds of people lost their lives for the royals that they serve. You want your child to learn about wars and victories in order to better appreciate peace and freedom. This history book is recommended for 5th graders. Secure a copy today!
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This book will focus on the rebirth of Nubia, or what it was like after it was free from Egyptian influence. This is a huge topic as it details what pure, uninfluenced Nubian culture was. In particular, it will discuss Nubian art and architecture, religion, its very own system of writing, and even its ancient traditions.
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There used to be a race to rule America. This book will discuss the causes and results of the French and Indian War. What was the basis that led to the conflict? Can you summarize the results of the war? Having a book dedicated to the subject will help open your child's eyes to the harm effects of grave misunderstandings and the deadly results of wars. Enjoy reading.
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In this book, you will read about the Continental Divide as well as the flow of rivers. Identify the rivers around it, including those that flow east of the Rockies, to the Arctic or Atlantic Oceans, west of the Rockies and to the Pacific Ocean. Understand that the United States is not the only country in the world with this feature. Secure a copy today.
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Today's images of Vikings show them wearing horned helmets. However, history has a different account. To learn if the Vikings really wore horned helmets in battle, read the contents of this children's history books. Educating children about historical truths should happen consistently and early in life. This is the best way to make sure your child is properly guided by the lessons of the past.
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Ecosystems are environments where life thrives. It is created through a symbiotic relationship between all inhabitants. There are many kinds of ecosystems and among these is the savanna and the tundra. In this nature book, we will get to understand how unique each ecosystem is and what kind of animals live in them. Go ahead and open this book today!
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The subject of this book is light and optics, with focus on the science of lenses. It will take off with an explanation of what lenses are and how they work. From there, you will learn about how lenses are directly affected by the behavior of light. Lastly, you will read about the types of lenses that you use in everyday life. Begin reading and learning today.
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In this chemistry book, let's take a look at the Halogens, Noble Gases and Lanthanide and Actinides. These may seem like tongue twisters but they're actually pretty cool once you get to know them. Chemistry can be fun and easy if you have the right book to guide you. This is an example of the right book for you. So grab a copy today!
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